Hungry Dogs with James Patterson

Legendary political strategist James Carville Joines James Patterson to discuss his upbringing in Louisiana, his service in the Marine Corps, and his experience inside Bill Clinton's 1992 presidential campaign. Carville and Patterson also examine the core realities of American politics, the supreme importance of winning elections, and the current challenges facing the Democratic Party.

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CNN's Jake Tapper joins James Patterson to unpack his wild career, from navigating the chaotic dumpster fire of political debates to his unexpected stint defending Hooters as a rookie PR rep, to his latest page-turners.

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TJ Newman shares her unique journey from Broadway hopeful to bookseller to flight attendant to bestselling author. She talks about the pain of facing 41 rejections to the joy of finally landing a publishing deal. Newman also explains how everyday experiences and real-world anxieties from her past professions sparked the terrifying, high-stakes plots of her page-turning novels.

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Journalist Jim Acosta joins James Patterson to discuss his transition from CNN to independent media, and the dangers political attacks on the press pose to democracy. The two also touch on Acosta's Cuban heritage, memorable career moments, concerns over artificial intelligence, and corporate media leadership.

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In this episode, best-selling crime author, Michael Connelly, talks with James Patterson about his background as a Florida police reporter and how it directly shaped his fiction. The authors debate whether or not writing with an outline hinders spontaneity, and share thoughts on navigating Hollywood, and the importance of emotional support between authors.

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Iconic Saturday Night Live alum, Cecily Strong, chats with James Patterson about her early love of drama theater, to her time as a SNL lynchpin, as well as her memoir, This Will Be Over Soon. The two share personal stories about navigating grief and loss, and how finding humor and connection can light up life's darkest moments.

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In this episode of Hungry Dogs, bestselling authors Kwame Alexander joins James Patterson to discuss overcoming massive early career rejections, their shared passion for poetry, and their collaboration on the Muhammad Ali book Becoming Muhammad Ali. The two writers also share personal insights on fatherhood, the impact of inspirational mentors, and their strong stance against book banning in schools.

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As a tribute to Dolly Parton, we’re re-airing James Patterson’s interview with her from last year. The two reflect on their time writing Run, Rose, Run together, the meaning of “horse sense,” turning down Elvis Presley’s request to record “I Will Always Love You,” and much more.

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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer joins Hungry Dogs to discuss her book True Gretch, and she shares g insights on crisis management, effective leadership, and the power of listening to constituents. Governor Whitmer also talks about how grass-roots engagement and empathy empowers individuals to drive real political change.

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Bestselling author Kristin Hannah joins James Patterson to discuss her journey from practicing law to writing historical fiction. She details her disciplined writing habits, her collaborative feedback process with fellow authors, and the extensive research required to bring historical events to life, specifically focusing on the struggles of combat nurses in Vietnam featured in her acclaimed novel, The Women.

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ABOUT THE SHOW

James Patterson—the world’s bestselling author—created Hungry Dogs to explore the minds of extraordinary people, from authors and musicians to actors and politicians. The podcast features in-depth video interviews with leading voices from across a wide variety of industries, including books, music, film, television, politics and sports.

The title is inspired by Patterson’s maternal grandmother. As Patterson says, “Nan used to always say, 'hungry dogs run faster.' And I’ve been running fast ever since.”

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